Need IT Product and Financial Analyst

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IT Product and Financial Analyst
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Role : IT Product and Financial Analyst

Client: VITA - State of Virginia

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid) Need candidate within 2hrs drivable distance to Richmond

Job ID: 778725

Interview Mode: Web Cam Interview Only

IT Product Financial Analyst

ON SITE Required: 3 days/week required. VITA has parking at no cost to contractors.

Pls note before submitting: The Manager understands this will be more of a junior level role with minimal years of work experience. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance, understand money and have a general understanding of technologies (especially within security) to be able to perform these tasks would be valuable. However, they are willing to train someone in the security-related products they work with, if they have the budgets/forecasting knowledge they are seeking.

A (4 yr) Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting is Required
About The Role
This role will provide critical financial insights to optimize resource allocation, enhance program effectiveness, and ensure compliance with federal budgeting and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial analysis and forecasting for security products and services within the agency.
• Develop and maintain budgeting models to support product and service funding requests, execution, and cost management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT security, procurement, and compliance to align financial strategies with agency goals
• Monitor and report on financial performance against approved budgets, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Support procurement and contract negotiations with vendors from a financial perspective.
• Analyze life cycle costs and support cost-benefit evaluations for new security initiatives and technology acquisitions.
• Assist in evaluating the financial viability of new security products or enhancements
• Provide clear, concise financial reports and briefings for senior leadership and oversight bodies.
• Support continuous improvement of financial processes and systems related to security program funding and expenditure tracking.

Required Skills

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting – Required
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, cost analysis, and forecasting – Required (2 years of experience)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills – Required (2 years of experience)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a collaborative team environment – Required (2 years of experience)
• Familiarity with State Government budgeting process – Highly desired (2 years of experience)
• General understanding of technologies as it relates to product and cost analysis (especially within security) – Highly desired (2 years of experience)
• Experience working with financial management systems and tools (Microsoft Office) – Highly desired (2 years of experience)

Questions
Question 1 Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?

Question 2 Please list candidate's email address.

Question 3 In what city and state does your candidate currently reside? Local Richmond candidates preferred. If your candidate is local to Richmond, pls upload a copy of their drivers license (under the Reference tab) to confirm their local address.

Question 4 If selected, role requires 3 days ON SITE each week. VITA provides parking at no cost to the contractor. Does your candidate agree to this arrangement?

Question 5 If offer is accepted VITA runs a separate finger print check. Pls make sure your candidate does not have any major infractions on their criminal check that may prevent them form moving forward after an offer is extended.

Question 6 Role requires that your candidate have a Bachelors degree in either Finance or Accounting to be considered. Pls confirm they have this type of degree.